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Maximilian: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“greatest”
میکسیملین
Maximilianus
What Maximilian means
Maximilian (میکسیملین, Latin Maximilianus) is a Christian boy’s name that means “greatest”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Maximilian.
Maximilian at a glance
- Meaning
- greatest
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Latin
- Faith
- Christian
- Say it
- mak-suh-mil-yun
- Syllables
- 4
- Letters
- 10
- First letter
- M · م
Meaning of Maximilian
- In English
- greatest
- اردو میں معنی
- سب سے بڑا
Origin and history of Maximilian
From Latin maximus, meaning 'greatest'.
Base wordLatin maximus
How to say and write Maximilian
- Say it
- mak-suh-mil-yun4 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Maximilian
- Urdu
- میکسیملین
- Original script
- Maximilianus
- Other spellings
- Max
- Known bearer
- St Maximilian Kolbe
- Themes
- Honour
Sibling names for Maximilian
Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Maximilian.
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Questions about the name Maximilian
What does the name Maximilian mean?
Maximilian means “greatest”. In Urdu: سب سے بڑا. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).
Is Maximilian a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Maximilian is a boy’s name.
Is Maximilian a Christian name?
Yes. Maximilian is used by Christian families. It is of Latin origin. From Latin maximus, meaning 'greatest'.
How do you pronounce Maximilian?
Say it “mak-suh-mil-yun”: 4 syllables.
How do you write Maximilian in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Maximilian is written میکسیملین. In its original script: Maximilianus.
What are other spellings of Maximilian?
Maximilian is also spelled Max.
Who is a famous person named Maximilian?
St Maximilian Kolbe
Is the meaning of Maximilian verified?
Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.